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290 PPA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

109,019 mi
Last recorded109,019 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration290 PPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 109,019 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 109,015 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 108,995 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 108,848 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 107,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 106,022 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,816 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,514 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 95,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,108 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,857 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,712 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,677 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,309 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,731 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 37,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,841 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 16,700 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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290 PPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 290 PPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 290 PPA registered?

290 PPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 December 2003.

Is 290 PPA safe to buy?

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